PDC Grand Slam of Darts- 10th-18th November 2018- Wolverhampton

[DavidB]

I think this is the worst set of bdo players we have had to be honest can't see Harms,Willams,Robson,McGeeney winning a game never mind getting out of the group but you never know i suppose

Definitely not worse than a few years ago when they ran two qualifiying events...

Williams is consistently averaging over 90 and could win a game or two.

If Robson plays like he did in the last 16 and quarters of The World Masters again he could win a game or two, certainly be competitive.

Harms has played well at the GSoD before despite not really playing that well this year on tv or streamed events that I've watched.

McGeeney will be better for the experience last year and Mitchell every year has put in one great performance but then lost a winner takes all match - will be interesting to see if he can put that right this year and get through the group.

Unterbuchner and Smith-Neale won't be fazed either, they seem two guys who will relish going on the GSoD stage rather than be like rabbits in headlights.

And of course Duzza, well we know he'll be fine!!!

[Buzz Fledderjohn]

Is simply being "BDO World Number 7" enough to get you in these days then?
Or is it just Big Robbo's turn to get the "Loyalty Invite"?

[DavidB]

Is simply being "BDO World Number 7" enough to get you in these days then?
Or is it simply Big Robbo's turn to get the "Loyalty Invite"?

Duzza takes three places as World Champion, World Trophy winner and number 2 ranked so they go down the rankings. If Smith-Neale hadn't won The World Masters they'd have gone down another place and Veenstra would have made it.

Didn't Monty qualify as 7th ranked last year?

[Buzz Fledderjohn]

Duzza takes three places as World Champion, World Trophy winner and number 2 ranked so they go down the rankings. If Smith-Neale hadn't won The World Masters they'd have gone down another place and Veenstra would have made it.

Didn't Monty qualify as 7th ranked last year?

Fair enough. They've dicked about with the qualifying criteria for this so much in the past, I stopped paying attention ages ago.

[DavidB]

Duzza takes three places as World Champion, World Trophy winner and number 2 ranked so they go down the rankings. If Smith-Neale hadn't won The World Masters they'd have gone down another place and Veenstra would have made it.

Didn't Monty qualify as 7th ranked last year?

Fair enough. They've dicked about with the qualifying criteria for this so much in the past, I stopped paying attention ages ago.

To be fair the criteria has been the same for 3 years now ( ?) and it's the best for sure - at least with the rankings you should get players who have by and large played well over the year and should be in form...

[DavidB]

On another note, interesting the BDO have released this news but nothing yet about The World Championship...

[Ginge]

On another note, interesting the BDO have released this news but nothing yet about The World Championship...

Staggering, isnt it? Dragging their heels over their biggest event of the year.

[Addicks Fan]

On another note, interesting the BDO have released this news but nothing yet about The World Championship...

Staggering, isnt it? Dragging their heels over their biggest event of the year.

They don't have to organise anything for this one...

[daveboygreen]

Is simply being "BDO World Number 7" enough to get you in these days then?
Or is it just Big Robbo's turn to get the "Loyalty Invite"?

Can't knock him, He played the circuit and as a result of qualifying criteria he has got in so fair fucks

[Buzz Fledderjohn]

Is simply being "BDO World Number 7" enough to get you in these days then?
Or is it just Big Robbo's turn to get the "Loyalty Invite"?

Can't knock him, He played the circuit and as a result of qualifying criteria he has got in so fair ferrets

Indeed. If being 7th is enough to get you in, then he's there on merit, I just wasn't aware that would have been enough to qualify

[daveboygreen]

Is simply being "BDO World Number 7" enough to get you in these days then?
Or is it just Big Robbo's turn to get the "Loyalty Invite"?

Can't knock him, He played the circuit and as a result of qualifying criteria he has got in so fair ferrets

Indeed. If being 7th is enough to get you in, then he's there on merit, I just wasn't aware that would have been enough to qualify

Well...Turns out that it was so fair play to him

[BlueSpark]

On another note, interesting the BDO have released this news but nothing yet about The World Championship...

Staggering, isnt it? Dragging their heels over their biggest event of the year.

They have just announced the players for their biggest event of the year.
I am sure the Worlds will be dealt with in due course.

[BlueSpark]

Is simply being "BDO World Number 7" enough to get you in these days then?
Or is it just Big Robbo's turn to get the "Loyalty Invite"?

Can't knock him, He played the circuit and as a result of qualifying criteria he has got in so fair ferrets

Indeed. If being 7th is enough to get you in, then he's there on merit, I just wasn't aware that would have been enough to qualify

Well...Turns out that it was so fair play to him

Every one loves watching Robson on the stage.
He is quality, world class.

[nikkiboy]

On another note, interesting the BDO have released this news but nothing yet about The World Championship...

Staggering, isnt it? Dragging their heels over their biggest event of the year.

They have just announced the players for their biggest event of the year.
I am sure the Worlds will be dealt with in due course.

Hard to argue, one has the venue confirmed, prize fund confirmed, TV confirmed and now players confirmed whereas the other.........

It's only the biggest event in the BDO calender

[daveboygreen]

Is simply being "BDO World Number 7" enough to get you in these days then?
Or is it just Big Robbo's turn to get the "Loyalty Invite"?

Can't knock him, He played the circuit and as a result of qualifying criteria he has got in so fair ferrets

Indeed. If being 7th is enough to get you in, then he's there on merit, I just wasn't aware that would have been enough to qualify

Well...Turns out that it was so fair play to him

Every one loves watching Robson on the stage.
He is quality, world class.

Plays on the stage like he does on floor tournaments then very dangerous and im sure nobody would be happy drawing him at the GSOD

[BlueSpark]

You could say the same about many people.
If they cant produce it in front of a camera that's their problem.

[oche balboa]

Yep his career has been one let down, still won a TV title

[BlueSpark]

Yep his career has been one let down, still won a TV title

What was it?

[SAFC]

I think this is the worst set of bdo players we have had to be honest can't see Harms,Willams,Robson,McGeeney winning a game never mind getting out of the group but you never know i suppose

Definitely not worse than a few years ago when they ran two qualifiying events...

Williams is consistently averaging over 90 and could win a game or two.

If Robson plays like he did in the last 16 and quarters of The World Masters again he could win a game or two, certainly be competitive.

Harms has played well at the GSoD before despite not really playing that well this year on tv or streamed events that I've watched.

McGeeney will be better for the experience last year and Mitchell every year has put in one great performance but then lost a winner takes all match - will be interesting to see if he can put that right this year and get through the group.

Unterbuchner and Smith-Neale won't be fazed either, they seem two guys who will relish going on the GSoD stage rather than be like rabbits in headlights.

And of course Duzza, well we know he'll be fine!!!

Everyone is entitled to an opinion.

[SAFC]

I think this is the worst set of bdo players we have had to be honest can't see Harms,Willams,Robson,McGeeney winning a game never mind getting out of the group but you never know i suppose

You obviously can't remember the year when the BDO had qualifiers then! This group are far better than that

Larry Butler was throwing better then than what Harms, Robson and McGeeney are now I agree the 2 dutch lads where shit like